by Bman | Oct 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Eddie Harris (October 20, 1934 – November 5, 1996) was an American jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. He was also fluent on the electric piano and organ. His best-known compositions are...
by Bman | Oct 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Joanna Connor Band is a frequent attraction not only at leading blues nightspots but also as a featured act at major festivals in the USA and Canada. Joanna has also developed a strong following in Europe, South America and Japan. As a result of many overseas...
by Bman | Oct 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Oscar Brown, Jr (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor. He ran for office in the Illinois state legislature and U.S. Congress, unsuccessfully in each case. Born and raised on the south...
by Bman | Oct 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the best blues lineups you'd likely dream of. Howlin Wolf : Vocal Guitar Sunnyland Slim: Piano Hubert Sumlin: Guitar Willie Dixon: Bass Clifton James: Drums One of a half-dozen essential drummers from the Chicago scene, Clifton James was closely associated with...
by Bman | Oct 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Kanika Kress, a Chicago blues performer since 1986, was known for both her singing and guitar playing. A 1988 Tribune review of her performance at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn said: "There's a new blues artist on the scene who not only can wring out every last bit of...
